Chapter 76

“You forgot a few details. That was your first date ever; you were just 18 and pretty shy. I’m well beyond all of those things. I’ll never forget your face when you looked at me as I was closing the door,” laughed Kate.

“I’m not exactly an ingénue, but I’d prefer to have a gentleman walk me to my door before he’s rewarded for a wonderful day and evening,” suggested Ashley as she smiled warmly at Mark.

“May I see you to your door, Madam?” offered Mark as he bowed gallantly. “I’ve had the best two days I can remember, and it’s because of you. Riding on that bike with a gorgeous woman hanging on to me is a real rush!”

“It was special for me, too. Like Kate, I’ve always had to settle for catching a ride with someone else’s guy, or risk riding with some psycho. I felt very safe with you,” admitted Ashley as she reached her door and turned to face Mark. “Here’s your reward. I hope you like it.”

Ashley had to stand on her tiptoes and stretch up to allow her lips to